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Teach EBR program from EBR Schools offers training pathway to teaching certification
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (214+ words) WBRZ Teach EBR program from EBR Schools offers training pathway to teaching certification BATON ROUGE " The East Baton Rouge Parish School System launched Teach EBR, a teacher preparation program EBR Schools says designed to recruit, develop and retain educators across…...
The Pledge of Allegiance, Caneview K-8, Ms. Kaillet, 1st Grade
14+ hour, 3+ min ago (94+ words) WBRZ The Pledge of Allegiance, Caneview K-8, Ms. Kaillet, 1st Grade - Vietnam veteran from Lutcher reflects on service during Honor Flight Louisiana trip - Wednesday Health Report: Knowing when it's time for a new pillow - 'Speak their name:' Documentary series honors lives lost…...
Louisiana bill requiring campus security assessments every three years advances to full Senate
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (153+ words) BATON ROUGE " Students packed a Senate committee in support of a bill that would enhance security on campus. The Legislative Youth Advisory Council answered questions about the bill. It would require state police to assess campuses every three years. Schools…...
Woman's Hospital launches new early reading initiative
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (138+ words) WBRZ Woman's Hospital launches new early reading initiative BATON ROUGE - New moms at Woman's Hospital will be headed home with their newborns and a handful of books thanks to the hospital's new literacy initiative. Woman's announced Wednesday it's partnering with…...
School systems might have to prove special education plans are proper if disputes arise
16+ hour, 11+ min ago (414+ words) BATON ROUGE " Who should carry the burden when children with disabilities are not receiving the services they are entitled to under the law? Rep. Alonzo L. Knox, D-New Orleans, posed this question on the House floor Tuesday while presenting House Bill…...
Bills advance to study TOPS effectiveness and possibly require students who fail to repay grants
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (645+ words) BATON ROUGE " A House committee advanced bills Tuesday that would study the return on investment of the TOPS scholarship program and potentially reclaim money from students who drop out or fail. House Resolution 17, presented by Rep. Christopher Turner, R-Ruston, authorizes…...
Former inmates given opportunity for fresh start at Second Chance Month Job and Resource Expo
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (148+ words) BATON ROUGE " Dozens of former inmates got the opportunity for a fresh start on Tuesday with the Second Chance Month Job and Resource Expo." The event, hosted by the Capital Area Prisoner Reentry Initiative at the Main Library on Goodwood…...
Get H. Y. P. E. visits EBR schools in preparation for LEAP testing
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (130+ words) BATON ROUGE " Students in Baton Rouge were treated to a special event on Monday as they gear up for LEAP testing. The Get H. Y. P. E. arts-integrated test preparation program visited Wedgewood Elementary and La Belle Aire Elementary to offer an innovative approach…...
Southern University throws watch party for Artemis II return
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (216+ words) BATON ROUGE " Southern University students, faculty and alumni gathered to watch the Artemis II capsule splash down on the West Coast." The College of Sciences and Engineering hosted the watch party to celebrate the university's connection to the mission. Alumni…...
LSU School of Art grad students showcase final projects at spring grad walk in Baton Rouge
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (194+ words) WBRZ LSU School of Art grad students showcase final projects at spring grad walk in Baton Rouge BATON ROUGE " LSU's School of Art hosted its spring 2026 grad walk this evening at the Barnes Ogden Art and Design Gallery on campus....